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A World War 2 film is ‘one of the best’ viewers have ever seen, describing the pacing of the story as ‘perfect’. The British film set in 1940 highlights a governmental cabinet crisis in the early months of the second global conflict - as Europe’s fate hangs by a thread with a new prime minister at the helm.The ‘riveting’ true tale of when newly appointed prime minister Winston Churchill was left with a huge decision on his hands of whether to negotiate with Hitler or not - and how the course of action he chose cemented the world’s history. The film, Darkest Hour, is a biographical drama where ‘you get a glimpse into the personal lives of people you’ve learned about your whole life’ - and viewers are hooked. Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill, playing out the leadership of the wartim...

One of Tom Hanks' films is now available for Netflix viewers to stream, but it may not be one you have heard of. The film scores highly on Rotten Tomatoes but can be overlooked due to the actor's impressive catalogue of movies including Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan. News of the World is an American Western film co-written and directed by Paul Greengrass. It was based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles. The film follows an ageing Civil War veteran who must return a young girl who was taken in by the Kiowa, and raised as one of them, to her last remaining family.The film's synopsis reads: "Five years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Ki...

Kill the Irishman is a biographical crime film that is based on the life of the Irish-American gangster Danny Greene. It was adapted from Rick Porrello's book To Kill the Irishman: The War That Crippled the Mafia.The film's synopsis reads: "Kill the Irishman tells the true story of Danny Greene, a scrappy union representative who rose through the ranks of the Cleveland underworld and became a force to be reckoned with, ultimately engaging in a turf war with the Italian Mafia."Greene's rise to power and his eventual assassination, which is depicted in the film, are the central themes. The film explores Greene's ambition, his clashes with the Mafia, and the impact of his actions on organised crime in Cleveland and beyond."Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, the film stars Ray Stevenson, Vince...

I’ve always enjoyed a spot of golf since having the odd lessons as a kid. However, I have to admit, I was never very good. These days, I’m more into simply enjoying the golfcore aesthetic around the sport.Now with the highly anticipated release of Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix and President Trump’s golf trip to his Scottish courses starting today, golf is very much in the news this weekend.Ahead of this week’s “golfcore moment”, I headed north of Inverness to Dornoch Station, on the eastern coast of the Scottish Highlands.Marine & Lawn recently revamped the historic hotel, which is a short stroll from Royal Dornoch Golf Club, considered to be one of the greatest courses in the world and a crown jewel of the sport.According to Marine & Lawn, the design of each of thei...

A gripping psychological thriller is hailed as a "masterpiece" by fans and is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The Invitation (2015) tells the story of Will (played by Logan Marshall-Green), who goes to dinner at the home of his ex-wife, Eden (Tammy Blanchard), along with his new girlfriend, Kira (Emayatzy Corinealdi).Eden and Will split up after a traumatic event, after which she met her new husband, David (Michiel Huisman), at a support group. As the evening progresses, Will becomes suspicious that something sinister is going on, and the party's guests may be at risk.The movie, not to be confused with the 2022 horror film of the same name, was written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, and directed by Karyn Kiyoko Kusama, known for the films including Destroyer, and cult classic Jennif...

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is due to land in cinemas in the coming weeks, and Elizabeth McGovern has revealed what fans can expect from the film.  It marks the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise, which will see many of the show's iconic stars return to their roles one last time. Elizabeth, 64, has revealed that things were different on set this time round, with one specific rule being broke. She told how the new film includes a bit of improvisation, which was previously forbidden. "Most of the time, there was an absolute rule that not one syllable could ever be changed," she told Deadline. "Which, in a way, gives it its distinctive flavour."The upcoming title also marks the first Downton Abbey film without Maggie Smith, who played Violet Crawley. The actress sadly ...

Netflix subscribers have hailed a surprise cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 as 'perfect', with the comedy sequel leaving them in stitches.After nearly three decades of anticipation, the Adam Sandler golf comedy was launched on the streaming platform this Friday (25th July).Despite boasting an extensive filmography, renowned comedian Sandler has only reprised roles in three of his films before Happy Gilmore 2.He first reprised a role in Grown Ups, followed by Hotel Transylvania and Murder Mystery.The original Happy Gilmore saw him abandon his dream of becoming a hockey player after realising his anger made him an unconventional golfing sensation.Released in 1996, and starring Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller and the late Carl Weathers, the film became a staple at teenage sleepovers...

Adam Sandler has joked that Netflix tried to "intimidate" him as he dropped hints about his potential next film. In a recent episode of the Dan Patrick Show, the Hollywood A-lister was quizzed on his next project following the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2, the follow-up to Adam's 1996 comedy classic which dropped on Netflix today (Friday, July 25).It prompted the Big Daddy actor to cryptically reveal that he'd had an encounter with Netflix "brass", but Adam was seemingly defiant when they tried to "stare" him down.Adam said: "I wish I knew right now, pal. I was just with Netflix brass; they were trying to stare me down and intimidate me, and I didn't let it happen." He added: "I said, 'You wait for this. Sandman's gonna tell you what's up soon enough. And who's Sandman? 'I said, 'Me, me....

It’s a golf-themed weekend as President Trump heads to his courses in Scotland and Happy Gilmore 2 lands on Netflix almost 30 years after the original film. Over the years, there have been all sorts of golf movies out of Hollywood. Check out Rotten Tomatoes’ Top 12, with 1996’s Happy Gilmore only coming in at No 12.

The BFI's Sight and Sound poll is one of the biggest moments of the year for film. Hundreds of film critics cast their votes to determine which films shone the brightest that year. Film critic Sam Clements took part in the polling for 2024. He is the host of the 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest Podcast and Picturehouse Cinemas’ The Love of Cinema Podcast. He chose his top films of the year, and there is quite a variety in there. Here are film expert Clements' top five films of 2024.5. Dune: Part TwoDune: Part Two is an epic space opera film. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts, the sequel to Dune (2021), is the second of a two-part adaptation of the novel Dune by Frank Herbert. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgår...